Post-Game Talk: Habs Out-pen Pens in 5-1 Spanking -- Lord Byron Rules!

[groovejuice]

There he is, the star of the game:

And Groove added to the favorable game result by yet another delicious contribution of his own:

Oh, and Kotkaniemi is only 15 according to Bob Cole -- we may then be able to count on him for longer than anticipated. Thanks Bob!

Discuss!!!

Excellent PGT, as always Runner! Thanks for the endorsements.

 

[Belial]

Pens looked overwhelmed af the defeat in Toronto was a fluke! Let's go!

 

[Koivu11]

It’s nice to see but it sucks that it could cause us to miss out on a true top end talent like Jack Hughes once again.

 

[dinodebino]

Plekanec's only value right now:

I'm afraid, my friend, that Clode doesn't think the same. Unfortunately.

 

[dinodebino]

I wouldn't read too much into it. The coaches want him to reach his potential and if that means dropping him down to the 4th line, so be it.

In his first two NHL games, he's played against 4 of the best centers in the league.

I hope you're right.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

There he is, the star of the game:

And Groove added to the favorable game result by yet another delicious contribution of his own:

Oh, and Kotkaniemi is only 15 according to Bob Cole -- we may then be able to count on him for longer than anticipated. Thanks Bob!

Discuss!!!

Great stuff!!

 

[zx81]

Kotkaniemi was on the 4th line by the end of the game. That wasn’t deserved. Hopefully Julien isn’t losing trust in his play..

He wasn't demoted but promoted to a line with Hudon instead of Drouin

 

[SirClintonPortis]

Caught Pittsburgh sleeping and blew our load all over them.

That means we'll come out flat against the next team, LA.

 

[GHJimmy]

In reality we won both games, despite ally Drouin won the first Toronto game, he played it to help the laffs, thinking if he's doing this on purpose. But oh well, we did great, another impressive game, if this keeps going on, the window starts to close slowly with Jack Hughes!

 

[zx81]

Kotka on the 4th means Clode wants to dress up Plek for the home opener. Not sure the kid will play.

He will play.
If someone sits for Pleks it will be Peca

 

[76]

Feels so fing good! What a game again against a contender.
Stay humble keep the underdog role as long as possible but you can see the confidence is progressively growing.
Team is for real
Months and years ahead will be a lot of fun!
Go Habs Go!

 

[Tuggy]

Habs are just too good.

 

[Tuggy]

First place never felt so good.

 

[dinodebino]

He will play.
If someone sits for Pleks it will be Peca

Hope so. Montreal fans have earned it, at least for the first.

 

[The Great Weal]

Max Domi tho...

I'd like to propose the nickname Domi the Lamborghini. I never knew he was THIS fast.

 

[Tuggy]

Probably.

Got rid of two floaters in Pacioretty and Galchenyuk and it shows.

Every shift is hard work.

Not the most talented lineup but they don't give an inch.

 

[dinodebino]

Didn't see the game. Going to tomorrow morning. Had a romantic evening with wifey. How was the kid?

 

[The Great Weal]

Probably.

Got rid of two floaters in Pacioretty and Galchenyuk and it shows.

Every shift is hard work.

Not the most talented lineup but they don't give an inch.

Just have to trade Drouin for a LHD and the floaters are gone.

 

[TennisMenace]

Fast, strong on puck, smart, young, and full of renewed good vibes.

I like what I'm seeing.

Ive seen enough hockey in my life to make such bold predictions!

I am very very pleased with the effort and consequent results from our boys. I hope I never see another Lose for Hughes post. Barf....I don’t watch them hoping they lose. I can never understand that mentality, especially when the season just began. I can see it if you are far gone and the season is winding down, but not game 1-2.

 

[Andrei79]

I'd like to propose the nickname Domi the Lamborghini. I never knew he was THIS fast.

Man I would love if this kid continues like this, outscores Galchy and stays at C. Let us win a big trade for once.

Loved how he's played yet.

 

[TennisMenace]

Just have to trade Drouin for a LHD and the floaters are gone.

Yeah, I’m afraid you might be right, but I’m not making a commitment to that yet. I will wait to see what Claude says about him.

 

[The Great Weal]

Man I would love if this kid continues like this, outscores Galchy and stays at C. Let us win a big trade for once.

Loved how he's played yet.

We already won the Pacioretty trade so that's a win for us! Of course I want Domi to be better than Galchenyuk, he's on the Habs and is 200 times the better skater. I just wish Drouin didn't suck farts or that we could get a defenseman back for him.

 

[Svart]

 

[montreal]

The pens have given up 12 goals at home in 2 games, ouch. I wonder if both teams looked at the roster and thought it would be too easy cause the pens looked worse then the leafs. So many turnovers by the pens, but it's so early.

Domi was one of the better players again, really like that line as I like a playmaker with Lehkonen to get him going and with Byron/Domi it helps off-set Lehkonen's speed not that he's slow but for a player his size I'd like to see him be a little quicker.

Wonder if Price even broke a sweat, hardly any big chances against.

 

[Andrei79]

We already won the Pacioretty trade so that's a win for us! Of course I want Domi to be better than Galchenyuk, he's on the Habs and is 200 times the better skater. I just wish Drouin didn't suck farts or that we could get a defenseman back for him.

Most of the things Drouin does that makes him so hard to like is "fixable". He could learn if he was actually open to it and not full of himself. This is why I had Merkley as a ND tbh. He's not near as talented as Drouin but twice the headcase.

I mean, how much of a self centered bitch do you have to be to play much worse than he is currently and refuse to be demoted to the AHL. Guy thinks hes above that. Even Kucherov played games down there.